Comparison

NoiSee vs MagicBox360

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NoiSee

This app functions as a professional-grade sound level meter for iOS devices. It offers advanced features for occupational health measurements, including noise dose and projected dose calculations. The app utilizes the device's internal microphone and provides accurate readings tested against professional standards.

Highlights
  • Professional-grade sound level meter
  • Occupational health compliant parameters
  • Noise DOSE and Elapsed time
  • Frequency and time weighting options
  • Spectrum analysis
  • Calibration features
Features
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Measuring sound is what we do. NoiSee — Worthy of the name "Sound Level Meter" NoiSee is an intuitive professional-grade sound level meter for iPhone and iPad. It features all the tools expected from a professional ANSI or IEC compliant Sound Level Meter. All filters, averaging modes and statistics meet or exceed class 2 requirements of the relevant ANSI and IEC standards. NoiSee is specifically designed for Occupational Health and live-sound measurements. It was created by a team with over 20 years of experience in calibration, owning a Sound Level Meter calibration laboratory meeting ISO 17025 requirements. The same calibration equipment was used to develop this app. IMPORTANT NOTE Supported devices with a calibrated and frequency-response-compensated internal microphone: iPhone 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro Max, 13, 15, 16 Plus, 16e, 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air; iPad (9th gen), iPad (10th gen). The app also includes parameters and UI optimised for live events and live audio monitoring, including running LAeq (5, 10, 15 and 20 min averaging intervals). The initial calibration is determined by testing in an anechoic chamber meant for calibration of professional Sound Level Meters. We do not recommend changing it on supported devices, as internal microphone sensitivity varies insignificantly between units of the same model. Requires iOS 17 or later. Dynamic range approximately 40–100 dB (re. 20 µPa); frequency range 40 Hz – 18 kHz. SOUND LEVEL METER History (profile) view of all relevant parameters. Statistics view of the current measurement (ISO 1996 percentiles), also visualised as a histogram. • Time weightings: Fast, Slow, Impulse, Equivalent • Parameters: LAeq, LCpeak, LAFmin, LASmax, SPL, and more • Spectrum view: time-history of frequency- and time-weighted level. CPB analysis per IEC 61260 and ANSI S1.11, from 1/1 down to 1/24 octave. NOISE AT WORK Occupational-health compliant (ISO 9612, OSHA, NIOSH): Noise DOSE, elapsed time, LEX 8h, Projected DOSE, Time to reach 100% DOSE. Threshold, reference level and exchange rate can be set to custom values. EXTERNAL MICROPHONES Tested with MicW i436, i437 and D236, and Dayton Audio iMM-6 and iMM-6C — calibrated measurement microphones complying with Class 2 (IEC 61672). With an acoustic calibrator, NoiSee can calibrate automatically. Connect via USB-C, or via the Apple USB-C / Lightning to 3.5 mm adapter. IN-APP PURCHASES Premium octave analysis: • Non-standard time weightings (1/16 s up to 16 s) • Spectrum in 1/3 octave or finer Logging: • One-second logging of spectrum and total parameters • Profile view beyond 2 minutes • CSV export Recording: • 24-bit WAV or AAC Reporting: • PDF report export

About

MagicBox360

Features
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After connecting the device using Bluetooth, you can get 360 shots and automatic background removal.

Screenshots

NoiSee4 screens
MagicBox3603 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MagicBox360 at Free against NoiSee's $0.99. MagicBox360 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MagicBox360 is free to download; NoiSee costs $0.99 up front. NoiSee sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MagicBox360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NoiSee versus MagicBox360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoiSeeMagicBox360
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (242 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings242 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEA LABShenzhen Jimuyida Science Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

NoiSee

One-time4
  • Logging$1.99
  • Audio recording$1.99
  • Reporting$1.99
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  • Premium octave analysis$2.99
None

MagicBox360

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoiSee free?
NoiSee costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MagicBox360 free?
MagicBox360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NoiSee or MagicBox360 have ads?
Neither NoiSee nor MagicBox360 shows ads.

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